Garlic Butter Chicken and Broccoli
Chicken and broccoli cooked in a garlic butter sauce all in one pan in just 20 Minutes! This filling nutritious meal can be served with rice, bread, or as is for a tasty low-carb dinner at just 5 net carbs per serving!
Ingredients
For the chicken
- 2 medium chicken breast or 1 pound
- 1 teaspoon EACH salt garlic powder, or oregano
- 1 /2 teaspoon EACH black pepper chili powder
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 cup butter divided
- 3-4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon crushed pepper
- 3-4 cups broccoli florets or broccolini
- ¼ cup water or chicken stock
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice or juice of ½ lemon
Instructions
- Cut chicken breasts in half horizontally (to make 4 pieces total). Season both sides of chicken breasts with salt, garlic powder, black pepper, and chili powder.
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet or cast iron pan over medium-high heat. Add 2 tablespoons butter along with the chicken breasts. Cook chicken breasts 4-5 minutes per side or until browned and cooked through.
- Remove chicken breasts from the pan and add the remaining 2 tablespoons butter, garlic, Italian seasoning, and crushed pepper flakes. Stir for 1 minute or until garlic is fragrant and add the broccoli, water, and lemon juice to the pan. Cook broccoli 2-3 minutes or just until cooked.
- Return chicken to the pan and garnish with parsley, cilantro, or lemon if desired. Serve immediately.
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